Google Home App Gets a Major Update: Version 4.3 Brings Smarter Features & Performance Boosts
The Google Home app is the central nervous system for your smart home, and Google is consistently working to make it even better. The latest update,version 4.3, is now rolling out and delivers a compelling mix of new features, significant performance improvements, and crucial bug fixes. this update isn’t just about adding bells and whistles; it’s about making your smart home experience more reliable, intuitive, and personalized. Let’s dive into what’s new.
What’s Changing in Google Home 4.3?
This release focuses on refining existing features and laying the groundwork for a more responsive and customizable smart home experience. Here’s a breakdown of the key improvements:
1. Smarter Camera Feedback – Help Google Understand Your Home
Google is leaning heavily into AI-powered camera features, and your feedback is crucial. version 4.3 makes it easier than ever to refine the accuracy of your Google Home’s camera recognition.
* Detailed Feedback Card: Now, when your camera’s AI identifies something (or misses something!), you can use the feedback card below the description to provide specific details. For example, you can easily tell Google, “Missed a familiar face.”
* Thumbs Up/Down on Faces: You can now directly rate the accuracy of face recognition within video clips. This helps Google’s algorithms learn who’s who in your life, improving familiar face detection over time.
2. Revamped Device Controls – Faster & More Reliable (Especially with Matter)
Controlling your smart devices should be seamless. Google has redesigned the device controls for lights, plugs, and switches, focusing on speed and accessibility.
* quicker Access: New shortcuts provide faster access to the actions you use most frequently enough.
* Matter support Boost: If you’re using Matter-compatible devices, you’ll see improved reliability and up to twice the response time. Android users can now control these devices locally, bypassing the cloud for even faster performance.
3. Unleash Customization with Enhanced Automations
Google is giving you more power over your “Home” and “Away” automations.
* New Automation Editor: These core automations have been upgraded to the new, more flexible automation editor. This allows for fully customized conditions, actions, and triggers.
* Granular Control: You now have more control over how your cameras and thermostats interact with your presence-aware actions. Adjust settings per device, tailoring your home’s response to your specific needs.
4. Immersive Experience on Newer Android Devices
If you’re running Android 15 (or later), you’ll enjoy a more visually engaging Google Home app experience.
* edge-to-Edge Design: Content now extends behind the system bars,creating a more immersive and modern look.
Under the Hood: Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements
beyond the headline features,Google has addressed several key issues to improve overall stability and usability.
* Device Setup Fix: A crash affecting some device setup flows has been resolved.
* Casting Stability: A crash impacting casting sessions on Android has been fixed.
* Ask Home Onboarding: An annoying issue where the Ask Home onboarding prompt would reappear unnecessarily has been addressed.
* Thermostat Photo Display: A bug causing duplicate photo icons during thermostat setup has been resolved.
Ready to Update?
You can download or update the Google Home app through the Google Play Store: Google Home on Google Play
Source: Google Support
Why This matters:
Google’s commitment to the Home app is a strong indicator of their dedication to the smart home ecosystem. Version 4.3 isn’t a revolutionary overhaul,but a series of thoughtful improvements that address real-world user needs. by focusing on reliability, customization, and AI-powered intelligence, Google is solidifying the Home app’s position as
